in store

1 of 2

phrase

: in readiness : in preparation

there's a surprise in store for you

in-store

2 of 2

adjective

ˈin-ˈstȯr 

: relating to or being an operation or activity located or taking place inside a store

in-store consumer survey

Examples of in store in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

The final exchange is honestly the strangest and teases what’s in store for this week’s SNL episode. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

To redeem the offer, open the Account section of the Epicurious app and present your active subscription to a Salt & Straw team member in store and sign up for Salt and Straw's (free) loyalty program via their app. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Adjective

The prevalent color is yellow-gold, and Bulgari has shifted from taking a product-line approach in its in-store organization and imagery to an overarching brand approach. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Anthropologie Return Policy For merchandise returned within 30 days of the delivery date or in-store purchase date, a refund will be issued to the original form of payment at the original selling price. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Phrase

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in store

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore